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jessicacav

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A digitalis drug such as digoxin strengthens the heart's contractions and is prescribed to treat ________.
 
  A) congestive heart failure
  B) a cardiac arrest
  C) a high cholesterol level
  D) a blood clot

Question 2

If an infected appendix bursts, it can cause ________.
 
  A) dysentery
  B) a gastric ulcer
  C) diverticulitis
  D) peritonitis


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vickybb89

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) A digitalis drug is not used to treat cardiac arrest.
C) A digitalis drug is not used to treat a high cholesterol level.
D) A digitalis drug is not used to treat a blood clot.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) It does not cause dysentery.
B) It does not cause a gastric ulcer
C) It does not cause diverticulitis.
D) Correct


jessicacav

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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